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Kathy,
My husband and I have been in your shoes. We took in a 1 month old boy, whom we were told that there was a 95% chance that we would be able to adopt him. His Bio. mother has had 8 children removed, along with her parential rights being terminated on all 8. We cared for this child, whom we grew to love as our own until he was almost 6 months old before being returned to his bio. mother.
It has been 4 months since we've seen him. We were told by everyone in involved in his case that none of them wanted or thought he should be returned....but guess what? She has just received full custody of him. All of those who stated they didn't feel he should have been returned, are now for him being with her. Yes, there is a lot of information that I am leaving out (if you were able to know the entire story, your stomach would turn), but the fact is, I have lost faith in a system who says it is in the best interest of the children.
Every day that passes is harder for us. I have cried until I can no longer cry. I know that God will watch over our son, and His will will be done. It is however hard to place it in His hands, but our church family, extended family, and each other has helped us get through this time of loss.
God will help you through. He will take care of His child, as they are ours only to be borrowed from Him. I'll be praying for you and your daughter.
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